Renee Drive Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Renee Drive Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | IL55151 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VILLAGE OF SOUTH ELGIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Renee Drive Detention Dam?
Renee Drive Detention Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Renee Drive Detention Dam?
Renee Drive Detention Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF SOUTH ELGIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Renee Drive Detention Dam built?
Renee Drive Detention Dam was completed in 2011, making it 15 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Renee Drive Detention Dam?
Renee Drive Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Renee Drive Detention Dam?
Renee Drive Detention Dam has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Renee Drive Detention Dam last inspected?
Renee Drive Detention Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.